The Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County has purchased the former Exer-Flex gym in Salida. 

The club will move to the new location March 1st

The club has called St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Salida School District home for the last 14 years.  Board Chair Duncan Campbell said in a press release that with 800-plus youth served each year, there was an urgent need for a permanent home with enough space to accommodate continued growth. 

The Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County provides youth development programs for children ages 6 to 18, with a focus on academic success, healthy lifestyles, character building and leadership.